Boston Whaler 13 Super Sport Center Console Boat Cover — Custom-Fit for the Classic 13 Super Sport
The Boston Whaler 13 Super Sport is a version of the classic 13-foot Whaler built from 1985 to 1994, according to Whaler historian site continuousWave, which describes it as the 13 with a low-profile bow and side railing, seatbacks and a storage compartment added. It rides on the classic 13 hull — 13’4″ overall with a 5’5″ beam in Whaler’s 1998 catalogue, with hull weights from about 320 lb (Standard) to 410 lb (Super Sport Limited) and a 40 hp maximum for wheel-steered boats — and most were rigged with Whaler’s mahogany side console and wheel. Its close relatives include the dual-console Super Sport Limited (1986–1989) and the molded side-console GLS (1989–2000). This Center Console cover is patterned for the classic Boston Whaler 13 Super Sport, and like all of our Boston Whaler boat covers, it’s cut to this hull rather than a generic 13-foot size chart.
How It Fits the 13 Super Sport
The 13’s square, wide tri-hull bow is the reason generic covers fit it badly. This cover follows the Whaler’s actual footprint: it rises over the side console and wheel, runs across the thwart seats and seatbacks to the gunwales, clears the low bow and side railings, and wraps around the outboard so the boat sheds water as one piece. Because the console sits off to one side, the cover is shaped to that side rather than peaking on the centerline. Installation takes about five minutes: drape it bow to stern, run the hem cord along the rubrail, and cinch the adjustable strap-and-buckle tie-downs. It’s made for storage on a trailer, lift, dry stack, or jet dock — take it off before towing, since trailering with the cover on can damage it and voids the warranty.
Classic 13 Super Sport vs. the 130 Super Sport
Whaler later reused the Super Sport name on its 13-foot models, and today’s 130 Super Sport (13’1″ centerline, 14′ with platforms, 5’10” beam, redesigned for 2019) is a completely different, beamier hull. This cover is patterned for the classic 13’4″ tri-hull; If you’re not sure which generation you have, send us your year (the hull ID number on the starboard transom ends in the model year) and a couple of photos before ordering.
Fabric, Warranty & Shipping
Choose 9oz solution-dyed marine fabric for heavy-duty everyday protection (5–7 year service life) or premium Sunbrella acrylic for 8–10 years of fade resistance. Both are water-repellent, breathable, mildew-resistant, and double-stitched at the seams. Each cover is backed by our warranty (1 year on materials and workmanship, plus 5 years on 9oz and 6 years on Sunbrella) and ships for a $30 flat rate within the US — every cover is made to order, so please allow 1–3 weeks. If your 13 has a center console, see the Boston Whaler 13 Center Console cover; for the 2000s-era 13-footer, see the Boston Whaler 130 Sport cover.
